The results of an investigation by the FTC into Google, obtained by the Wall Street Journal and reported on by The Verge, reveal that Google has allegedly manipulated its search results in a way has stifled its competition. The investigation eventually ended with a settlement, but the commission wanted to take legal action against the search giant, stating: “Google “adopted a strategy of demoting, or refusing to display, links to certain vertical websites in highly commercial categories.” Google agreed to alter these practices, but contends that there was no evidence of wrongdoing. However, one example taken from the report is […]
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FTC Reports Google Boosted its Properties Ahead Of Competitors’ in Search Results by @mattsouthern
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